Who Will Orange County Democrats Choose to Replace Jamezetta Bedford? Here Are The Candidates
The six candidates who applied to fill the District 1 seat shared their responses to the Orange County Democratic Party’s questions.
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Corporate Tax Cuts, Prediction Market Leeway, and Underfunding Education: Why Orange County’s Legislators Voted Against NC’s Budget
All three of Orange County’s state representatives voted against North Carolina’s updated budget, citing issues with its contents and construction.
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Orange County Commissioners Update Parameters for Homeowners Assistance, Set Process for Bedford’s Vacancy
The Board of Orange County Commissioners held a rare summer meeting with several consequential agenda items on July 9. Here are the details.
Read MoreHow the NCAA’s New Eligibility Rules Might Help College Sports – Stroman on Sports (July 10, 2026)
97.9 The Hill’s Dr. Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, July 10 after the NCAA adopted new eligibility rules for athletes.
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Downtown Hillsborough, 1,000 Duke Energy Customers Lose Power in Friday Thunderstorm
More than 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Hillsborough reported a power outage on Friday evening after a storm rolled through the region.
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Local Governments Facing ‘Years-Long’ Recovery from Chantal’s Floods, But Progress is Being Made
One year after Tropical Storm Chantal’s significant rainfall flooded several areas in the Triangle, the region’s local governments are still adjusting to its physical and financial impacts.
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UNC Police Issue ‘All Clear’ After Bomb Threat, Investigation at Kenan Stadium
UNC Police are responding to a safety threat at Kenan Stadium on Thursday afternoon, according to an alert shared with the campus community.
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Gov. Stein Signs North Carolina Budget Into Law, Updating Spending Plan After Nearly 3 Years
North Carolina’s budget drought ended on Tuesday morning, as Gov. Josh Stein took action on a $34.3 billion appropriations package.
Read MoreDaniel Johnson Studying Violence Against Women Soldiers, Mental Health Issues in U.S. Military – On Air Today (July 8, 2026)
Military data and mental health reporter Daniel Johnson speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 8.
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Read MoreHandling 911 Calls, Filling Vacant County Seat, and Innovating Access to Healthcare – The Evening News (July 8, 2026)
97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts the show on Wednesday, July 8 and shares the latest local news stories.
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